LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE

Prime Minister Keir Starmer Faces Mounting Pressure to Resign After Labour By-Election Defeat in Makerfield

Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under intense pressure after Labour suffered a shock defeat in the Makerfield by-election, prompting senior allies to urge him to set out a timetable for stepping down by the end of the weekend as leadership tensions escalate within the party.

19 June 2026 · 21:28 UTC